Trinity Episcopal Church
Northport, New York
The Rev. Michael E. Bartolomeo, Rector
THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
FEBRUARY 5, 2012
8:00AM HOLY COMMUNION
10:00AM CHURCH SCHOOL
10:30AM HOLY COMMUNION
HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE TWO THE WORD OF GOD
Prayer Hymnal Book
Prelude "“Pavane” – Ravel
“Berceuse” - Chopin
Processional Hymn Immortal, invisible, God only wise 423
Opening Acclamation 355
Collect for Purity
Glory to God S-280
Collect of the Day: Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
A reading from the book of Isaiah:
Have you not known? Have you not heard?
Has it not been told you from the beginning?
Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth?
It is he who sits above the circle of the earth,
and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers;
who stretches out the heavens like a curtain,
and spreads them like a tent to live in;
who brings princes to naught,
and makes the rulers of the earth as nothing.
Scarcely are they planted, scarcely sown,
scarcely has their stem taken root in the earth,
when he blows upon them, and they wither,
and the tempest carries them off like stubble.
To whom then will you compare me,
or who is my equal? says the Holy One.
Lift up your eyes on high and see:
Who created these?
He who brings out their host and numbers them,
calling them all by name;
because he is great in strength,
mighty in power,
not one is missing.
Why do you say, O Jacob,
and speak, O Israel,
"My way is hidden from the LORD,
and my right is disregarded by my God"?
Have you not known? Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He does not faint or grow weary;
his understanding is unsearchable.
He gives power to the faint,
and strengthens the powerless.
Even youths will faint and be weary,
and the young will fall exhausted;
but those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength,
they shall mount up with wings like eagles,
they shall run and not be weary,
they shall walk and not faint. (40:21-31)
Psalm 147:1-12
1 Hallelujah!
How good it is to sing praises to our GOD! *
how pleasant it is to honor him with PRAISE!
2 The LORD rebuilds JerUSALEM; *
he gathers the exiles of ISRAEL.
3 He heals the brokenHEARTED *
and binds up their WOUNDS.
4 He counts the number of the STARS *
and calls them all by their NAMES.
5 Great is our LORD and mighty in POWER; *
there is no limit to his WISDOM.
6 The LORD lifts up the LOWLY, *
but casts the wicked to the GROUND.
7 Sing to the LORD with thanksGIVING; *
make music to our God upon the HARP.
8 He covers the heavens with CLOUDS *
and prepares rain for the EARTH;
9 He makes grass to grow upon the MOUNTAINS *
and green plants to serve MANKIND.
10 He provides food for flocks and HERDS *
and for the young ravens when they CRY.
11 He is not impressed by the might of a HORSE; *
he has no pleasure in the strength of a MAN;
12 But the LORD has pleasure in those who FEAR HIM, *
in those who await his gracious FAVOR.
A reading from the first letter of Paul to the Corinthians: If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel! For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted with a commission. What then is my reward? Just this: that in my proclamation I may make the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my rights in the gospel. For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win more of them. To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though I myself am not under the law) so that I might win those under the law. To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (though I am not free from God's law but am under Christ's law) so that I might win those outside the law. To the weak I became weak, so that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that I might by all means save some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings. (9:16-23)
Prayer
Hymnal Book
Sequence Hymn Holy Spirit, ever living 511
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Mark: Jesus left the synagogue at Capernaum, and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them. That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons. And the whole city was gathered around the door. And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. And Simon and his companions hunted for him. When they found him, they said to him, "Everyone is searching for you." He answered, "Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do." And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons. (1:29-39)
The Sermon Fr. Michael Bartolomeo
(pause for a moment of silence following the sermon)
The Nicene Creed 358
Prayers of the People 387
Priest
Let us pray to the God of compassion who heals the broken and binds up their wounds.
Leader
For Lawrence our bishop, for Michael our priest, and for the church throughout the world and for all who proclaim the message of God’s healing love. In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Anglican Church of Canada The Most Revd Frederick Hiltz, Primate; in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for Emmanuel Church, Brooklyn; and in the Vestry Cycle, we ask God to bless William Marsden. We pray for all those serving in the military especially Tyler Burt and Adam Firnhaber. We pray for those celebrating birthdays especially Ella Both, Elmer Hand, Geraldine Bostock Hayes, Dwight Hall and Kimberly Connelly. We pray for all those celebrating anniversaries especially Harold & Martha Chambers and Paul & Carolanne Darrigo.
Lord, have mercy.
For the leaders of the world and for all who promote human dignity.
Lord, have mercy.
For the sick in body, mind, or spirit especially Shirley Burt, Elinor Froehlich, Louis Huggins, Charlie Kaiser, Charlie Witczak, Randy, Mary McMahon, Collin, Charles Richards, John Hosie,
Ryan Cleary, Margita Hatfield, Tyler, Alison and Adele and for all who assist them with hands of healing.
Lord, have mercy.
For those burdened by anxious days and sleepless nights.
Lord, have mercy.
For those whose labor is hard and whose wages are inadequate.
Lord, have mercy.
For those who have passed through suffering and death and for the dawn of eternal life in God’s presence, remembering especially John Williams.
Lord, have mercy.
Remembering the Blessed Virgin Mary, and all the saints, let us offer ourselves and one another to the living God through Christ. To you, O Lord, Our God.
Priest
God, who cures the sick and raises the dead to life, hear our fervent prayers and enable us to proclaim your gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Confession 360 The Peace
THE HOLY COMMUNION
Offertory Anthem “ Seek Ye First” – Lafferty Trinity Choir
Doxology 380 v.3
(said or sung in unison as the offerings are brought forward)
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Eucharistic Prayer B 367
Holy, holy, holy (\standing) S-130
(hereafter, you may stand or kneel)
Christ our Passover S-152
Jesus, Lamb of God S-164
Holy Communion
(All baptized Christians are welcome to receive the Body and Blood of Christ)
Communion Hymns
O bless the Lord my soul 411
In Christ there is no east or west 529
Post Communion Prayer (please stand ) 365
Recessional Hymn God the omnipotent 569
Dismissal
Postlude “Blest Be the Tie that Binds” – Mason/Young
THIS WEEK:
2/6 Monday – 7pm Youth Group
2/7 Tuesday – 7pm ECW Pot Luck Supper
2/8 Wednesday – 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal
2/9 Thursday – 6:30pm Executive Committee Meeting
2/9 Thursday – 7:30pm Vestry Meeting
THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
SUNDAY, February 12, 2012
8:00am Holy Communion
10:00am Church School
10:30am Holy Communion
12:00pm Institution Rehearsal
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
UPCOMING DAILY SERVICES:
2/21 Wednesday – 8am, 12pm, 7pm Ash Wednesday
2/24 Friday – 12:00pm St. Matthias
ALTAR FLOWERS: If you would like to offer flowers on the Altar as a memorial or in thanksgiving, please contact the office.
BREAKFAST: If you would like to be a part of the Breakfast Team, please contact Fr. Bartolomeo
ECW/ST. ELIZABETH CIRCLE: Annual “Pot Luck” Supper on Tuesday, February 7th at 7PM in the Partridge Room. We welcome all ladies for an evening of fellowship and fun. Signup sheet is in the hallway. Questions, please contact Jane Kaiser 269-5122.
“THANKS FOR HAVING A HEART” FELLOWSHIP BRUNCH: The Ecumenical – Lay Council Food Pantry invites you to join us at the 1st Annual “Thanks for Having a Heart” Fellowship Brunch on Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:30 - 2:30pm at the Northport Legion Hall. Join together with local congregations in support and celebration of the ELC Northport/East Northport Food Pantry. Light brunch and dessert will be served, along with a slide show of food drives, fund-raisers and participants in the community. Music will be provided by the Northport Jazz Band.
Sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the hallway. Donation: $25 per person. All proceeds to benefit the food pantry. For more information, please contact Pattie Seitter @ 261-7016
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER: Mark your calendar for the Shrove Pancake Supper with Mardi Gras fun on Tuesday, February 21st from 5:30-7:30pm. Youth volunteers are needed for the setting up, cooking, serving and cleanup at the Supper. There is a signup sheet in the hallway. Contact Gina Reichmann 351-5790 or Joanne Bartolomeo 516-480-1554 to volunteer to help.
PRAYER WARRIORS: Please join this new network of people who are committed to prayer and who take action on behalf of the congregation on Jesus’ words to “ask and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened,” (Matthew 7:7). As prayer requests come in you will be contacted by email to pray for whoever is in need. Also, if you know someone in need of prayers please email Joanne Bartolomeo (jbartolo1228@aol.com).
HIHI: The Huntington Interfaith Homeless Initiative, the faith based organization whose mission is to shelter and feed the single homeless in winter, begins its 8th season December 1-March 30. Trinity will again partner with the Unitarian Fellowship of Huntington in providing meals and overnight chaperones on Sunday evening, February 12. Sign-up sheets will be posted in November and donations of warm socks, toothbrushes and disposable razors are needed for individual toiletry bags. Adults and children of all ages are welcome to participate in our winter outreach ministry. Sharon Wolpert
ATTENTION PARENTS: Little Sprouts by the Sea Preschool has open enrollment. If you haven’t found that “perfect” school for your child, come see us! We have classes ranging from “Mommy and Me” to 2, 3 and 4 year old Preschool. We even offer Kindergarten Enrichment to the half day Kindergarteners. So, call today for a personal tour! Ask for Laura, 262-1495
THRIFT SHOP: The Thrift Shop is seeking volunteers to sort and price donations and work at the register. Hours of operation are as follows: Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat. 11-3. Parishioners of all ages are welcome to join one of Trinity’s oldest outreach ministries. No experience necessary! Please contact Sharon Wolpert (262-0791) to sign up. Thank you.
PARKING: Please note that there is a small lot on Union Place. Please take advantage of these parking spaces as there are about a dozen spaces available.
STEWARDSHIP: You can still pledge for 2012 – there are additional pledge cards in the back of the church. Please see Kathleen Hoegl or Phil Wasilausky if you have any questions.
INTERCESSION LIST: Periodically, the prayer lists need to be updated to make sure that our concerns are current. This will happen (each year) at the close of January. Please inform the office of any prayer requests that need to be continued beyond that time, and include a timeframe where appropriate.
THANK YOU: I want to thank my church family very much for all the sympathy given to me & my family on the sudden death of my son, Jeffrey. Also, thank you to Father Michael Bartolomeo for the wonderful service he gave. God Bless all of you, Mabel Gales
NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS: Please note that Fr. Bartolomeo’s new e-mail address is: frbartolomeo@aol.com. Please be sure to change it in your Contacts list.
Your prayers and presence are requested
at the Institution of
The Reverend Michael Edward Bartolomeo
On Wednesday, the 15th of February, 2012
At Seven Thirty in the Evening
The Right Reverend Lawrence C. Provenzano
Officiant and Preacher